Animuhls (like kids) can do the darndest things. Sometimes, if you’re a great photographer (like these folks as seen on My Modern Met) you can get a terrific shot by just being in the right place at the right time. Talent and a great camera helps, of course!

These were a part of The Mammal Society’s Photographer of the Year competition earlier this year. (The 2014 competition is now open.) Individual photo creditos in the hovers.

In order of appearance: Maggie fast asleep by Emma, Benny the 11 year old beagle/basset hound mix by Erin and Cecile, Biscuit the ResQte kitty by Susan T and encore presentayshon of ratty with teddy by Carrie T.